13 April 2026
Salisbury Steak
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Salisbury steak made with lean ground beef, mushrooms, and gravy for a quick comfort-food dinner that still fits a lighter weekday meal.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
5
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Servings
5 servings1×
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Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop 72 grams of mushrooms, reserving the remaining sliced mushrooms for later.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg whites, milk, thyme, and 15 grams of ketchup. Mix until thoroughly combined. Shape into 5 oval patties, about 1.27 cm thick.
- 3
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add patties, cooking until browned on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4
Into the skillet, add the remaining 216 grams of sliced mushrooms, remaining 30 grams of ketchup, and the gravy. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until patties are fully cooked. Serve patties with gravy.
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Salisbury Steak
Salisbury Steak
This version of Salisbury steak keeps the familiar gravy-and-mushroom profile, but uses lean beef and a straightforward stovetop method that makes it practical for a weeknight dinner.
What Helps The Patties Stay Tender
What Helps The Patties Stay Tender
Finely chopped mushrooms add moisture to the beef mixture and help the patties stay soft without relying on extra fat. The main thing to avoid is overmixing: stir just until everything holds together, then shape the patties and leave them alone until they are ready for the pan.
Gravy Notes
Gravy Notes
Once the patties are browned, simmering them in gravy with sliced mushrooms finishes them gently and gives the pan sauce more depth. If the gravy reduces too much, add a splash of water or stock before serving.
Serving Guidance
Serving Guidance
For a balanced plate, serve the patties with one starch and at least one vegetable side. Mashed potatoes, rice, or mashed cauliflower all work, and green beans, peas, or broccoli fit naturally with the gravy.
Make-Ahead Notes
Make-Ahead Notes
The patties and gravy reheat well, so this recipe is useful for leftovers. Keep the sauce with the meat during storage so the patties do not dry out.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories 21611%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 8g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol mg
Sodium 380mg
Total Carbohydrates 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 4g4%
Protein 24g48%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
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